Swansboro Elementary
May 16, 2021
EOG TESTS: Please make sure that students get a good nights sleep, arrive on time, eat a balanced breakfast and are ready to do their personal best!
May 25- 4th & 5th ELA
May 27- 3rd, 4th, & 5th Math
Make ups will be May 21, 24, 26 & 28th
Happy Sunday Pirate Families! Just 2 more weeks of school left!
DanceFit fundraiser statistics: So far we have 37% of our students have registered and 26% have pledges. Currently we have raised over $12,000 towards our $20,000 goal which will go towards building a breezeway to our mobile classrooms to protect our students from inclement weather. Our top performing classes our Ms. Riggs, Mrs. Fish and Mrs. Lester. Our top 3 performing students are 1st place, Dylan Johnson; 2nd place, Elijah Geoffrion and Liam Watson; 3rd place, Delilah Adams. Don't forget that any student that participates in our Weekend challenge which means that this weekend they received a pledge of $2 per dance minute or a $60 or higher donation, will be eligible to receive a special prize available this weekend only. You can register your child at Funrun.com.
As we wrap up this school year, we kindly ask that you settle all debts. Report cards will not be sent home with students if you owe money. Don't forget that kindergarten registration is open. Please help us spread the word. You can register online by going the the OCS website.
Our SBES PTO would like your input, please take a few minutes to complete the survey in the newsletter.
So far we have been able to accommodate all students that have returned their Adventures invitations indicating they would like to attend. Attendees will receive a phone call this week with more information. If you have any questions regarding Adventures our summer school program, please reach out to Ms. Highsmith.
As always please make sure that if your child is exhibiting any Covid symptoms ( Fever 100ᵒ F or Higher, Chills, Shortness of Breath, Diarrhea/Vomiting, Difficulty Breathing, New Cough, Loss of Smell, Sore Throat, Loss of Taste, Exposure to COVID-19, New onset of severe headache ) that you keep them home and notify either Nurse Mollie Sammons (mollie.sammons@onslow.k12.nc.us or myself (page.highsmith@onslow.k12.nc.us).
Kindergarten Registration
Online Registration begins April 5, 2021.
Please visit the OCS website to register online.
To be eligible a child must turn five on or prior to August 31, 2021.
Please have the following:
Birth Certificate
Updated Immunization Records
Photo ID of Legal Parent/Guardian
Proof of Residency (Electric or Water Bill)
Kindergarten End of Year Celebration!
Hello Kindergarten Parents!
We are so excited to announce the plans for our End of Year Kindergarten Celebration Ceremony! This ceremony will be a time for you to say goodbye to your child’s teacher, students will receive their Kindergarten certificate, take pictures, give a hug and feel free to celebrate your child’s accomplishment and start your summer! We are so excited to celebrate this time with you. Listed below are the specific times and procedures we will follow for our special day.
Date: May 28th
Mrs. Wetherington- 8:45-9:15
Mrs. Lester 9:15-9:45
Mrs. Kollar 9:45-10:15
Ms. Labelle 10:15-10:45
Our celebration will be drive thru, here’s how it will work!
*Parents will park in designated lanes and we will ask for one car per student only!
*Students will come to school as usual and stay with their teacher until their ceremony time.
*Students will walk with their teacher outside, wait until parents come up, and then they will receive their certificate, take a picture, receive end of year gift and will be free to celebrate their accomplishments and start their summer!
*Sign out sheets will be available with your child’s teacher.
Invitations to Adventures our summer learning program went home with eligible students last week. Slots are limited so please return the form asap indicating your intentions.
HELP US COLLECT BOX TOPS!!!
Use this referral code NQGY5JLL when you sign up and you’ll get 20 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/28/2021, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=NQGY5JLL
Note from Nurse Sammons:
5th grade Parents that have students turning 12 years of age , please help out Nurse Sammons and get your children's Tetanus and meningococcal boosters as soon as possible. They can be dropped off at the middle school over the summer or emailed to Nurse Sammons. Remember your student MUST have these vaccines completed once they are 12 or entering 7th grade whichever comes first. This is per North Carolina Law. Please email or call Nurse Sammons with any questions or Concerns.
If you OR your child has any Covid -19 symptoms (Fever 100ᵒ F or Higher, Chills, Shortness of Breath, Diarrhea/Vomiting, Difficulty Breathing, New Cough, Loss of Smell, Sore Throat,
Loss of Taste, Exposure to COVID-19, New onset of severe headache) or you are being quarantined per medical advice or are being Covid tested per medical request PLEASE email the Nurse or call the school. We must clear your child per OCS protocol before they return on the bus or return to in person school. Nurse Sammons email is Mollie.Sammons@onslow.k12.nc.us. For more information, please check out Nurse Sammons' webpage on our school's website.
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE
Student Tech Support Line: 910-989-2101
Navigating Your Laptop From Home
https://sway.office.com/kgLw5NnDccBM7m2u?ref=Link&loc=play
Parent Module on Using Teams
Getting Parents Started with Teams.pptx
This is a link to the district website that has other help guides for learning from home.
has joined hands to bring technology opportunities to our students, parents and staff members.
Up to 30% off DELL Devices, Electronics and Accessories
Technology Use
FREE tutoring resource for military students:
Important Dates:
May 20 3rd grade Reading and 5th grade Science EOG
May 24 Dance-a-thon during Enrichment classes
May 25 4th & 5th grade Reading EOG and 3rd grade RTA
May 25 Pizza Hut Spirit Night (4:00-8:00p Please leave receipt for donation)
May 27 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Math EOG
May 27 All students grades 3-5 bring laptops and chargers to school for EOG testing and turn in
May 28 Last day of school for students (report cards sent home if all dues paid)
May 31 Memorial Day
June 1 Board of Education Mtg. 6:30 pm RSC
June 1-4 Teacher Workdays
June 4 Swansboro High School Graduation
June 14- 17 OCS Camp Invention
See below for the 2021-2022 OCS Elementary Calendar
Swansboro Elementary
Email: page.highsmith@onslow.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/swansboroes
Location: 118 School Road, Swansboro NC
Phone: 910-326-1501
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swansboroelementaryschool
Twitter: @SBESPirates